Push Puppets are honored to be the cover story for the July issue of Illinois Entertainer. IE has been a powerhouse in Chicago music coverage for decades. Ashley Perez met with Erich Specht of Push Puppets to talk about the new album and how the music gets made.
Just one listen to the opening track “Similar” shows how the band can’t be pigeon-holed. It opens with a rocking guitar layered by swelling strings. Later, we are treated to light piano flourishes that build anticipation. There’s even a brief synth break to liven things up. On paper, it sounds disjointed and messy, yet it’s cohesive.